Diagnostic Test

VERIFY THAT DTC B1098-FRONT RIGHT SEAT HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN IS ACTIVE
1. With the scan tool, record and erase DTC's
2. Operate the Heated Seat Switch in both positions several times.
3. With the scan tool, read DTC's.
  Does the DTC B1098-FRONT RIGHT SEAT HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN reset?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 2
  No
  - The conditions that caused this code to set are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
  - Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
CHECK FOR AN OPEN SEAT HEATER ELEMENT

Fig 1: Checking For Open Seat Heater Element
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1. Disconnect the Right Seat Cushion Heater 2 - way connector.
  NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
2. Measure the total resistance of the cushion and seat back heater elements at the Right Seat Cushion Heater 2 - way connector (seat side).
  Is the total resistance 2.5 ohms + or - 0.5 ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 4
  No
  - Go to step 3
CHECK THE RIGHT SEAT BACK PAD HEATER RESISTANCE

Fig 2: Checking Right Seat Back Pad Heater Resistance
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1. Disconnect the Right Seat Back Heater 2 - way connector.
  NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
2. Check the resistance of the seat back heater element by measuring between the (P188) Right Seat Heater B(+) Driver and the (Z911/Z912) Ground circuit at the Right seat back heater connector.
  Is the resistance above 5.8 ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the open pigtail harness or replace the seat back heater element as necessary.
  - Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Repair the open pigtail harness or replace the seat cushion heater element as necessary.
  - Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
CHECK THE RIGHT SEAT HEATER (Z911/Z912) GROUND CIRCUIT RESISTANCE

Fig 3: Checking Right Seat Heater Ground Circuits Resistance
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1. Measure the resistance of the (Z911/Z912) Ground circuit at the Right Seat Cushion Heater 2 - way connector (harness side).
  Was the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 5
  No
  - Repair the open (Z911/Z912) Ground circuit.
  - Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
CHECK THE (P188) RIGHT SEAT HEATER B(+) DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Fig 4: Checking Right Seat Heater B(+) Driver Circuit For Open
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1. Disconnect the Heated Seat Module connector.
  NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
2. Measure the (P188) Right Seat Heater B(+) Driver circuit from the Right Seat Cushion Heater connector to the HSM connector.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Heated Seat Module in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Repair the (P188) Right Seat Heater B(+) Driver circuit for an open.
  - Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .